In Staffordshire, in association with Staffordshire County Council we have an extensive ‘Think Bike’ campaign that includes the highway-based Ride it Right campaign, the Biker’s Breakfast events, Biker Awareness events targeting car drivers, with events in local shopping centres and attractions in Staffordshire. We attend many biking events within the county and will always try to support any club or event if requested; for example see us at the Classic Bike Show, Easter Egg Run and the Toy Run.
If you have a biking event and would like us to bring the ‘Think Bike’ along with our stand please contact us .

We have lots of Think Bike promotional items that to give away free at events. Think Bike stickers are always popular & the most asked for item. If you would like us to send you a sticker please contact us and we’ll put one in the post.

Injuries to motorcyclists are out of proportion to their presence on our roads. Motorcyclists are just 1% of total road traffic, but account for 19% of all road user deaths.

The facts

Motorcyclists are roughly 38 times more likely to be killed in a road traffic accident than car occupants, per mile ridden

In 2013, 331 motorcyclists died and 4,866 were seriously injured in road collisions in Great Britain.

Motorcyclist KSIs have fallen since 2008 when 493 motorcyclists were killed and 5,556 were seriously injured on Britain’s roads.

Wear the right gear
Fall off your bike and tarmac will shred through your jeans in seconds. Wearing the right gear is just as important to your safety as servicing your motorcycle and knowing how to ride it.

Wear bright or florescent gear during the day and reflective gear at night

Bikers must wear a protective jacket, gloves, boots and trousers

Choosing the right helmet could help save your life
The SHARP rating system helps you understand how much protection a helmet offers in a crash.Visit the SHARP website

Some brief advice for drivers

Here are a few simple ways of avoiding crashes with motorcyclists:

Take longer to look for bikes:
Look carefully for motorbikes when you pull out at a junction. If you’re approaching a junction, look out for motorcyclists pulling out too.

Keep your distanceDriving too close can intimidate a less experienced motorcyclist.

Check for bikes when changing lanesA motorcyclist may be in the space you want to move into, or moving into it fast. Remember your blind spot.

Check for bikes when turningParked cars or large vehicles can obstruct your view of a motorcyclist.

Motorcyclists might pass you on either sideDouble-check for motorcyclists, whether you’re turning left or right.

Park safelyCheck for motorcyclists before opening your car door – and ensure that your passengers do the same. When you pull away, remember to look specifically for motorcyclists as they can accelerate faster than cars.

Consider further skills training to improve your performance and safety on the road.Consider taking a course such as Pass Plus, The IAM etc & always ask your instructor to give you some tuition on motorcycle awareness with regards things like blind spots or vulnerabilities. You can also contact us with questions and we’ll help guide you further to find the right training.

About Staffs Biker

Staffordshire Biker are a biker-friendly organisation made up of bikers, bike enthusiasts & volunteers from all over the Staffordshire area that help promote motorcycling in Staffordshire, organise events and plan initiatives for Staffordshire's locally based bikers and bikers from afar who would like to visit the area.
We work closely with Staffordshire County Council & the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership team (SSRP), We have been responsible for the Staffordshire Bike Show and all of the Bikers' Breakfast events across the county, along with the Biker Jack scheme for younger riders. #StaffsBiker

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